Assistant Head of Year

37 hours per week - term time only plus 2 days

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in:

• understanding the needs of students
• understanding of attendance and the importance of early intervention
• understanding of behaviour
• understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous. Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
• Only applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010. The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy should the anticipated staffing vacancy not arise.